I believe these are two very closely matched teams with Syracuse and Cinci both having solid defenses, but Syracuse with the edge on offense. HOwever, this game is at Cinci hosting a ranked opponent with a chance to upset a #1 team at home on ESPN. Those opportunities do not come often and the Bearcats are very capable especially since Syracuse is down at the moment losing their first game and coming off shooting just 34% at Notre Dame and Cinci is much better defensively than ND holding opponents to 38% at home and they have beaten 3 straight ranked opponents. Syracuse will be without Fab Melo at Center and he's been called the "key to their defense." I think that's a huge loss and should impact this game. Syracuse is also just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as a favorite .5 to 6.5.
